| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $205.66 | 5.656% | $217.2921 | $217.29 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 12.322% | $157.9247 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.39 | 3.184% | $257.3306 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 7.820% | $77.1021 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.39 | 10.474% | $94.3337 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.44 | 9.200% | $206.8685 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.60 | 8.419% | $204.4782 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.59 | $1,215.3299 | $1,215.32 | $1,215.35 | $1,215.30 | |